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... Maximus III GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a Supports the Intel® Core™i7 and Intel® Core™i5 Processors in the LGA1156 package Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...;C��P�U��s�. ** Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *** Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the M��e�m��o�r�y Q�V�L�(�Q�u��...
... Maximus III GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394a Supports the Intel® Core™i7 and Intel® Core™i5 Processors in the LGA1156 package Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...;C��P�U��s�. ** Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *** Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the M��e�m��o�r�y Q�V�L�(�Q�u��...
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...Republic of the best. Intel® Lynnfield processor is the latest one of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. In the Republic of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard... to run both multi-GPU setups. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you can be able to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the...
...Republic of the best. Intel® Lynnfield processor is the latest one of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. In the Republic of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard... to run both multi-GPU setups. Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Lynnfield processors in line with the ROG Maximus III GENE, you can be able to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the...
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.... MemOK! Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no more expansive CPU? iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options,... looking for PC enthusiasts and it comes to computer upgrades. Simply pick the processor you . ProbeIt Get all here! CPU Level Up A simple click for you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for instant upgrade! Overclocking is never as easy as ...
.... MemOK! Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no more expansive CPU? iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options,... looking for PC enthusiasts and it comes to computer upgrades. Simply pick the processor you . ProbeIt Get all here! CPU Level Up A simple click for you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for instant upgrade! Overclocking is never as easy as ...
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...achieve world O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU - helping save power and money. function. With auto phase switching for each parameter. Processor The ultimate O.C. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS ... maintaining stability. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory,...
...achieve world O.C. Turbo Key boosts performance with just one touch; ASUS EPU System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU - helping save power and money. function. With auto phase switching for each parameter. Processor The ultimate O.C. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS ... maintaining stability. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory,...
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...Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. Contact your thumb ...(A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released...
...Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with a surface mount LGA1156 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 Processors. Contact your thumb ...(A), and then move it to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is released...
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...LGA1366 sockets in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional... to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. A A B B A ...
...LGA1366 sockets in place. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ROG Maximus III GENE 2-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional... to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. The LGA1156 socket is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. A A B B A ...
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...controller - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - ROG Maximus III GENE 2-23 USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - PCIEX4 shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - LAN - -...Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16_1 shared - - - - - - -...
...controller - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - shared - - - - 1394 Controller - ROG Maximus III GENE 2-23 USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - PCIEX4 shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - LAN - -...Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEX16_1 shared - - - - - - -...
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...;e�s��d�i�f�fe��re��n�t�ly� according to adjust the PCIE frequency. Turbo mode allows processor cores to adjust the value. The values range from 100 to [Auto]. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in this menu...
...;e�s��d�i�f�fe��re��n�t�ly� according to adjust the PCIE frequency. Turbo mode allows processor cores to adjust the value. The values range from 100 to [Auto]. Use the and keys to run faster than marked frequency in this menu...
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... multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. The DMA mode consists of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] - [4] Set the PIO mode to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or...
... multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. The DMA mode consists of the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] - [4] Set the PIO mode to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or...
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Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0202 Build Date: 08/05/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Speed : 2942MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings ...
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0202 Build Date: 08/05/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 870 @ 2.93GHz Speed : 2942MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings ...
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... [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] *Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] *Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] *Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Maximus III GENE 3-25 The items shown in ratio numbers directly ←→ Select Screen...
... [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] *Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] *Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] *Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Maximus III GENE 3-25 The items shown in ratio numbers directly ←→ Select Screen...
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... you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in the processor package. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ROG Maximus III GENE 3-27 Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Disabled] Only one thread per...
... you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in the processor package. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] ROG Maximus III GENE 3-27 Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Disabled] Only one thread per...
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... window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. Hard disk drive space usage The...
... window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. Hard disk drive space usage The...
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...range. 3. Assign resources to items described in Setup & Autoconfiguration table. Detect serial ports & parallel ports. Detect & install co-processor New CPU installed Execute EZ Flash CPR error Fan error UCODE error Floppy error Keyboard error HDD error CMOS error Mouse error HDD...smaller one in 40:hardware. Initialize floppy controller 2. Test 8259 functionality. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of processors (multi-processor platform) Display PnP logo Initialize Onboard IO devices. Initialize USB Test all memory (clear all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP...
...range. 3. Assign resources to items described in Setup & Autoconfiguration table. Detect serial ports & parallel ports. Detect & install co-processor New CPU installed Execute EZ Flash CPR error Fan error UCODE error Floppy error Keyboard error HDD error CMOS error Mouse error HDD...smaller one in 40:hardware. Initialize floppy controller 2. Test 8259 functionality. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of processors (multi-processor platform) Display PnP logo Initialize Onboard IO devices. Initialize USB Test all memory (clear all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP...